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H139 HEJ

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,351 mi
Last recorded42,351 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 HEJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,351 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,696 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking/ perishing (185/75R14C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over ten years old (185/75R14C)

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 41,197 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,165 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,208 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 36,115 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,006 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,117 miles

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,435 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,676 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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H139 HEJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H139 HEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H139 HEJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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